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Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a. To maintain her 95.5 course grade, Anyssa needed to score only a 75 on her final
exam.
b. To maintain her ninety five point five course grade, Anyssa needed to score only a 75
on her final exam.
c. To maintain her 95.5 course grade, Anyssa needed to score only a seventy-five on her
final exam.
Answer:
In the sentence Yesterday we had to work overtime, the word Yesterday functions as an
adverb because it answers which question?
a. How?
b. Where?
c. Why?
d. When?
Answer:
Our hourly employees are paid ____ every Tuesday and Friday.
a. biweekly
b. semiweekly
Answer:
Neither the managers nor the customer ____ willing to compromise.
a. was
b. were
Answer:
Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a. Because the reception starts at five p.m., I will need to leave work early.
b. Because the reception starts at 5 p.m., I will need to leave work early.
c. Because the reception starts at 5:00 p.m., I will need to leave work early.
Answer:
Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a. The Late Senator McCarthy targeted many people in his investigations.
b. We enjoyed ex-President Clinton's keynote address at Georgetown University.
c. The movie Maggie features Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Answer:
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a. My favorite movie is Pirates of the Caribbean, The Curse of the Black Pearl.
b. My favorite movie is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
c. My favorite movie is Pirates of the Caribbean; The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Answer:
Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a. We were looking for a two- or three-bedroom apartment.
b. We were looking for a two or three-bedroom apartment.
c. We were looking for a two or three bedroom apartment.
Answer:
Blair has set up informational interviews with several ____ employers.
a. perspective
b. prospective
Answer:
A student must provide ____ e-mail address when registering for classes.
a. his
b. his or her
c. their
Answer:
Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a. The stockholders' meeting will be held on October 1 in the conference room.
b. the stockholders' meeting will be held on October 1 in the Conference Room.
c. The stockholders' Meeting will be held on October 1 in the conference room.
Answer:
The Stone Temple Pilots ____ releasing a new single in the summer.
a. is
b. are
Answer:
If you have questions about your employee benefits, contact our ____ Department.
a. Human Resource's
b. Human Resources
c. Human Resources'
Answer:
Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?
a. Either she will take the job offer in Boston or Atlanta.
b. She will take the job offer in either Boston or Atlanta.
c. She will either take the job offer in Boston or Atlanta.
Answer:
Identify the following group of words: Brenda interviewed for an accounting position
with BMI Industries on Friday she declined their job offer.
a. correctly punctuated sentence
b. fragment
c. comma splice
d. run-on sentence
Answer:
Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a. The department of Homeland Security is responsible for protecting the United States
against terrorism and natural disasters.
b. The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for protecting the United States
against terrorism and natural disasters.
c. The Department Of Homeland Security is responsible for protecting the United States
against terrorism and natural disasters.
Answer:
Although the financial report was bad after the first quarter, it was even _____ after the
second quarter.
a. badder
b. more bad
c. worst
d. worse
Answer:
Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a. Because Mariah turned twenty one yesterday, her friends treated her to a special
dinner.
b. Because Mariah turned 21 yesterday, her friends treated her to a special dinner.
c. Because Mariah turned twenty-one yesterday, her friends treated her to a special
dinner.
Answer:
Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a. The I.R.S. audited many US residents who had foreign bank accounts.
b. The IRS audited many U.S. residents who had foreign bank accounts.
c. The I.R.S. audited many U.S. residents who had foreign bank accounts.
d. The IRS audited many US residents who had foreign bank accounts.
Answer:
I would like to meet with you on Tuesday if you have time is an example of a ____
sentence.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
Answer:
A good subject line is critical to ____ e-mail message.
a. a
b. an
Answer:
Which sentence is a complex sentence?
a. The committee interviewed four applicants for the position and made its
recommendation to the personnel department.
b. Many individuals use Facebook to stay connected with friends and family, but some
prefer texting or tweeting.
c. Although many people reconcile their bank statements online, some individuals still
prefer to use hard copies.
Answer:
Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a. Please RSVP on Facebook by Friday at 5 p.m..
b. Please RSVP on Facebook by Friday at 5 p.m.
c. Please R.S.V.P. on Facebook by Friday at 5 pm.
Answer:
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a. Your order was received today, your parts will be shipped tomorrow.
b. Your order was received today your parts will be shipped tomorrow.
c. Your order was received today; your parts will be shipped tomorrow.
Answer:
Our IT Department performs regular ____ of our computer system's infrastructure.
a. maintainance
b. maintenance
c. maintenence
Answer:
Kelsey is using the Web to research several ____ employers.
a. perspective
b. prospective
c. prespective
Answer:
Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a. For your convenience tutors hold evening hours in Room 16 of Suite four in the
learning center.
b. For your convenience tutors hold evening hours in Room 16 of Suite 4 in the learning
center.
c. For your convenience tutors hold evening hours in Room Sixteen of Suite Four in the
learning center.
Answer:
Our company offers discounted prices ____ of the year.
a. everyday
b. every day
Answer:
Identify the following group of words: Because Hayden must work overtime this
weekend, he will miss the family reunion.
a. correctly punctuated sentence
b. fragment
c. comma splice
d. run-on sentence
Answer:
Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a. In order to be successful, entrepreneurs must understand the marketing mix, namely,
price, place, promotion, and product.
b. Sherry used a number of professional social networking sites in her job-search
process, for example; LinkedIn, Ecademy, and Plaxo.
c. Three employees were recognized for their contributions to our community; that is,
MaryBeth Anderson, Jeff LeCount, and Juan Perez.
Answer:
Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a. Jon sent fifteen customers samples of the four new products.
b. Jon sent 15 customers samples of the 4 new products.
c. Jon sent 15 customers samples of the four new products.
Answer:
Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a. By the end of the fiscal year, we hope to expand our market share in the far east.
b. By the end of the fiscal year, we hope to expand our market share in the Far east.
c. By the end of the fiscal year, we hope to expand our market share in the Far East.
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